Ministry to organise National cross country Championship in Jos

As part of his long-term plans to develop long-distance running in Nigeria to a world-class standard, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare says the first National Cross Country championships to be organised by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will hold on February 18 in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.

The championship, according to the Sports Minister becomes necessary to enable the athletes to develop their strength and make them better runners.